Information Systems and Healthcare XXXVIII: Virus Outbreak─Online GP Consultations Escalating Healthcare Costs

Varicella-zoster virus susceptibility and primary healthcare consultations in Norway

BACKGROUND Currently Norway does not recommend universal varicella vaccination for healthy children. This study assessed susceptibility to varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in the Norwegian population for the first time. METHODS A national convenience sample of residual sera was tested for anti-VZV IgG by ELISA. We estimated age-specific seropositivity to VZV, controlling for sex and geographical ...

Healthcare information systems outsourcing

Information systems (IS) outsourcing is a major decision for health care organizations. Analysis of outsourcing costs and benefits have to be made for the departmental or function-specific application of each system. Limited empirical studies have examined healthcare information managers preferences for IS outsourcing. In this paper we report findings from a national survey of more than 16,000 ...

Information Systems and Healthcare XVIII: The Introduction of a Healthcare Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Program

As information technology has evolved and branched into Electronic Medical Records (EMR), the adoption of EMRs in healthcare has yet to permeate even half of hospitals. One factor in this lack of adoption is an insufficient supply of knowledgeable information technology professionals in the healthcare environment. To help resolve this shortage of professionals, an undergraduate degree to addres...

Healthcare Information Systems (HCIS) Curriculum

Curriculum Development on Healthcare Information Systems, Healthcare Supply Chain Management and Healthcare Operations Management

This paper presents the foundation for curriculum amendment in the College of Business at Eastern Michigan University to prepare our students for the tremendous job opportunities that are presently available in the healthcare arena. Specifically, this curriculum change incorporates three major areas in healthcare management: Healthcare Information Systems, Healthcare Supply Chain and Healthcare...